What 201B Actually Is
201B is the guard structure itself: 2mm steel bar work in a black finish, built to sit ahead of the grille and take the first hit from a deer strike. It spreads impact load across the bar frame instead of letting it land on the grille shell, hood latch area, radiator core, and charge air cooler behind it.
The key detail in this listing is "without bracket." You are buying the guard face, not the mounting kit. If your truck already wears a guard and you are replacing a bent or rusted-out face, that is usually what you want. If this is a first-time install, you need mounting hardware sourced separately before the guard is useful.
The black finish is the practical choice for most fleets. It hides road film and bug strike between washes, and touch-up is straightforward when a rock chip breaks through. Some builds in this family use stainless material rather than coated steel — check the listing spec on the exact unit you order so you know what you are cleaning and touching up.
Why 201B And XG-150BG2 Match
XG-150BG2 crosses to 201B because both describe the same physical object: same bar spacing and overall face geometry, same 2mm steel gauge, same black finish, and the same no-bracket supply configuration. Deer guards cross on shape and mounting geometry, not on a casting or a serial-stamped housing, so the match comes down to whether the face lines up with your existing mounts.
Different sellers and distributors catalog the same guard under their own house numbers. That is all a cross-reference is here — one item, several labels. The numbers are listed for identification only. PartStop is an aftermarket supplier and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by any OEM.
Treat the cross as a starting point, not a fitment promise. Confirm by the number stamped or tagged on the guard you are pulling off, or by VIN through your parts source. A guard that is close but not identical will bolt up crooked, sit proud of the bumper, or foul the hood when it opens.
Check Before You Order
Measure the mount-to-mount spacing on the truck and the overall width and height of the old guard before ordering. Photograph the mounting tabs from the side so you can compare tab angle and hole pattern. If the outgoing guard is bent, measure the good side and mirror it — a tweaked frame or twisted mount is a separate repair and will fight any new guard you hang on it.
Inspect the mounts themselves while the old guard is off. Deer strikes and washboard road miles crack welds and elongate bolt holes. Loose or worked mounting points are the usual cause of guard flutter at highway speed, and a new face on tired brackets will chase the same complaint back into your shop.
201B Cross-Reference & Interchange Numbers
These manufacturer and aftermarket numbers commonly cross-reference to 201B. Use them to identify the part — then confirm the exact fit by VIN or the number stamped on your old unit before you order. An interchange is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee.
| Brand / Line | Cross-Reference Numbers |
|---|---|
| Cross-Reference | XG-150BG2 |
Frequently asked questions
Does 201B come with mounting brackets?
No. This configuration is supplied without brackets — you get the guard face only. It suits a replacement job where the truck already has serviceable mounts and hardware on it. For a first-time install, source the mounting kit separately before scheduling shop time.
Is XG-150BG2 the same guard as 201B?
They cross to the same item: same steel gauge, same black finish, same face geometry, same no-bracket supply. The number is listed for identification only. Confirm against the number on your old guard or through VIN before you commit — the cross is a starting point, not a guarantee of fit.
Will a 2mm steel guard flutter at highway speed?
A correctly mounted guard should not. Flutter almost always traces back to the mounting side — cracked bracket welds, elongated bolt holes, or hardware that was never torqued after the last install. Check and repair the mounts while the old guard is off, then retorque the fasteners after the first few hundred miles.
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